Re: Stus-List Hitachi Alternator woes...

Here's a good rundown on the Hitachi alternator, and the 'super-dumb' regulator they utilize: https://marinehowto.com/automotive-alternators-vs-deep-cycle-batteries/ You might want to consider changing your setup so that the alternator charges directly to the house bank. Your house battery is

Re: Stus-List Electrical panel > J Boat Regatta

If you are able to see the j-boats race, you'll never forget it  better than america cup racing.  We had the good fortune to watch in Bermuda on the water and close up.Will never forget JimSEA YA!c 38 lfWashington nc  Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Original message From:

Re: Stus-List Crack at hull support below the chainplate

Is this a 30 MK1? If yes, on this boat the chain plate is attached to the "knee" and the knee is heavily glassed to the hull. What you see on the bottom is just a shelf which goes around the knee and doesn't provide any significant structural support. The knee continues though the shelf and

Re: Stus-List Mast pumping?

I spent some time loosening and tightening mast related items. The spare genoa halyard had the most effect. When I eased it the mast shook a couple of times then settled down. There has been no vibrations since, although the conditions have changed as well. Thanks for all replies on a

Re: Stus-List Crack at hull support below the chainplate

It looks structural to me. Not a hard fix. I would grind out the crack fill with thickened epoxy, then tab it to the hull with bi-axial cloth.  Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE DeviceDoug Mountjoy POYC Pegasus (for sale) Lf38  Rebecca Leah LF39  Original message From: Chris Hobson

Stus-List Crack at hull support below the chainplate

Discovered a crack on the portside inside the cabin where the chainplate attaches to the fibreglass hull/deck support. Not sure if this is structural or cosmetic. Had someone jump up and down on the portside deck forward and aft of the shrouds to see if there was any movement. Didn’t see any.

Re: Stus-List Port replacement

Adam,The VHB tape is only what holds the port light in place. It is the Dow Corning that does the actual sealing. I am experimenting with installing my new port lights, on my LF39, only during the cool part of the day and keeping the plexiglass out of the Sun as much as possible. On my last

Re: Stus-List changing stern light & converting nav lights to LEDs?

Someone should tell my daughter she doesn't really have an Amazon Prime account樂 Mike PERSUASION C 37 K/CB Long Sault > On Aug 13, 2017, at 10:49 AM, Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List > wrote: > > You Canadians don't have the benefit of Amazon Prime? That would suck... OK,

Re: Stus-List Mast pumping?

These things can be mysterious. Here's some more items to check: www.briontoss.com/spartalk/showthread.php?p=6821 Good luck with the quest. Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 02:27 AM 13/08/2017, you wrote: Loosen the backstay. On 8/13/2017 1:28 AM, Russ & Melody via

Re: Stus-List Mast pumping?

The 37+ mast was rigged with check stays and/or running backs to help stabilize the mast against pumping. If you harden up the babystay to pull the belly of the mast forward and then firm up the backstay and set the check stays you should be able to find a combination that sufficiently stabilizes

Re: Stus-List Hitachi Alternator woes...

Thanks matti and graham- Seems like a fairly routine failure, and it looks like I can order a replacement fairly inexpensively and then rebuild the existing as a spare. Any sort of upgrade seems to be of limited benefit. Added to my project list: convenient test probe sockets for each bank

Re: Stus-List Hitachi Alternator woes...

I replaced my original 35 amp alternator with a much larger capacity one. Defender had a sale on a Balmar alternator with an external regulator. With so much more drain (refrigeration, computer, MFD, etc.) it was a no brainer to make the change. My engine is a 3GMF (20 hp). Alan Bergen 35 Mk III

Re: Stus-List changing stern light & converting nav lights to LEDs?

I have been in the process of replacing all the interior light bulbs with LEDs, and am now moving on to the navigation lights.  For my bow navigation lights, I'm probably going to go with Marinebeam, as I could not find high-intensity green 1157 LEDs.  There are plenty of red ones out there

Re: Stus-List changing stern light & converting nav lights to LEDs?

You Canadians don't have the benefit of Amazon Prime?  That would suck... OK, that could change my previous post.  Bruce Whitmore (847) 404-5092 (mobile) bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net From: Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com"

Re: Stus-List Port replacement

Adam I just replaced a port light using VHB tape and am very pleased with results. The tape with the Dow silicon sealant are very secure and waterproof. Follow the good advise of our fellow listers and the project will go well. Fred Hazzard S/V Fury C 44 Portland, Or On Sun, Aug 13, 2017 at

Re: Stus-List Port replacement

Adam, I have a 1978 C 36. I replaced my ports with Bomar 2000 Series opening ports. I had to make the openings slightly larger but it worked well and I've not had any leaks since they were installed in2006. Mike Brannon Virginia Lee 93295. 1978 C 36 CB Virginia Beach, VA Sent from my iPad

Re: Stus-List Hitachi Alternator woes...

Take the alternator to a battery / alternator shop and get it tested, they can probably fix it. Had to do that on my previous boat, volvo engine. Graham Collins Secret Plans C 35-III #11 On 2017-08-13 12:38 AM, Dave via CnC-List wrote: > Good evening all, > > A new one on me, my batteries no

Stus-List Port replacement

Hey all. I am finally going to replace the ports in my C 36. I know this has been discussed at length. Just quickly will the 3M vhb tape work and does it seal as well. Thanks Adam Hayden Get Outlook for Android ___ This

Re: Stus-List changing stern light & converting nav lights to LEDs?

Peter, If you are in Canada, you may try this place: http://www.marineledscanada.ca/. I had good success with him. The best thing is that he sails himself and knows a lot of different light fixtures from dealing with other people. You can email him or call him and you should figure it out. I

Re: Stus-List Hitachi Alternator woes...

Hi, I just had a similar charging issue. The motor is a Yanmar 3gm30f. The alternator was not original. With Nigel Calder's "Boatowners Mechanical and Electrical Manual" (highly, highly recommended!) I was able to trace the issue to a faulty charging regulator. We weren't close to home at the

Re: Stus-List Mast pumping?

Loosen the backstay. On 8/13/2017 1:28 AM, Russ & Melody via CnC-List wrote: Hi Al, Hoist a fender up a halyard so it hangs somewhere between the upper & lower spreaders and is near or alongside the mast. Or, goggle vortex shedding and then after an hour or so of reading, see above.